Sharapova optimistic about Wimbledon chances

WIMBLEDON, England (AP)—The time Maria Sharapova spent away from her job made her enjoy it more.
She’s back at Wimbledon, healthy again and hoping to display the grass-court flair that helped her win the title in 2004 as a precocious 17-year-old.
Sharapova started strong Tuesday, beating fellow Russian Anastasia Pivovarova 6-1, 6-0 in 54 minutes.
It has been awhile since Sharapova made a run at Wimbledon. Two years ago, she lost in the second round to

Maria Sharapova, Justine Henin to meet in 3rd round today

PARIS -- So much has transpired in the nearly 2 1/2 years since Maria Sharapova and Justine Henin last played each other.

Sharapova needed right shoulder surgery and was off the tour for 10 months, then missed time with a right elbow injury. Henin abruptly announced her retirement and stayed away for 20 months, then